FLYSAFAIR RETURNS TO HOEDSPRUIT, REOPENING THE GATEWAY TO LIMPOPO’S WILDLIFE HEARTLAND

BY:TANA MALINGA FlySafair has resumed its scheduled flights to and from Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) from 17 February 2026, following the successful refurbishment of the airport’s main runway. The runway had been severely damaged by the devastating floods that struck Limpopo in January. During the disruption, Hoedspruit Airport remained partially operational. Smaller carriers continued operating via…

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RETAIL SALES SURGE IN APRIL

Consumer spending began 2Q25 on a strong note, with retail sales rising by 5.1% y/y in April—up from a revised 1.2% in March (previously 1.5%), and significantly above market expectations of a 3.1% increase. On a monthly basis, retail volumes rebounded by 0.9%, following a 0.3% decline in March. Despite April’s strong performance, retail activity…

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STANDARD BANK CLOSES USD 250 MILLION STRATEGIC FINANCING FOR ARADEL ENERGY

Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited, Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited, and The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (together, “Standard Bank”) have successfully achieved financial close on a landmark USD 250 million financing facility for Aradel Energy Limited (“Aradel Energy” or the “Company”). The facility was structured to support Aradel Energy’s strategic growth agenda, including the acquisition of an…

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SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT TAKES ANTI-GANGSTERISM DIALOGUE WITH CHILDREN AND PARENTS IN BURGERSFORT, LIMPOPO PROVINCE*

The Department of Social Development will, on Friday, 08 August, engage children and parents in an interactive dialogue at the Shekinah Christian Worship Centre in Burgersfort, Limpopo. This initiative forms part of the Department’s implementation of the Anti-Gangsterism Strategy aimed at addressing the growing impact of gangsterism on families and communities. The Anti-Gangsterism Strategy was…

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A NIGHT OF FLAVOURS & SOUNDS: ZOR REDEFINES AFRICAN LUXURY AT A STAR-STUDDED MEDIA LAUNCH

Johannesburg, South Africa -October 24, 2025:Johannesburg’s social scene shimmered with pure sophistication last night as ZOR, the city’s most anticipated fine dining destination, officially unveiled its soul in spectacular style at Dainfern Square. The exclusive media launch, themed “A Night of Flavours & Sounds,” brought together South Africa’s crème de la crème celebrities, tastemakers, culinary…

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